FAFSA Verification

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Verification is a quality-assurance measure used by the U.S. Department of Education to verify the accuracy of information submitted by students and families on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  All schools that disburse federal Title IV funds are required to participate in the verification process. If you are selected for this process, the Financial Aid Office will provide you with detailed instructions regarding any information that is necessary to verify the results of your FAFSA.

Common information requested includes:

• A Verification Worksheet (see below)
  
• Federal Tax Returns (including all schedules)
  
• W-2 Earnings Statements
  

If a student is selected for verification, they are required to submit this information. Depending on a student's dependency status, parents and/or spouses (if applicable) will also be required to provide our office with the above information. Students can review the status of their verification file at any time on by accessing the MURPHY online student information system.

Your financial aid cannot be processed until your verification file is complete. To receive maximum consideration for federal and state aid programs such as grants and loans, students must complete the FAFSA verification process by April 1st.

Verification Forms

2009-2010 Verification Worksheet for Dependent Students
These worksheets are for dependent students who have been selected for the verification process. Students who are required to provide parental information when filing their FAFSA should use this form.

2009-2010 Verification Worksheet for Independent Students
These worksheets are for independent students who have been selected for the verification process. Students who are required to provide only student (and spouse, if applicable) information when filing their FAFSA should use this form.

For more information on the FAFSA verification process download our verification guide.